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Samsung SL102 vs Sony S2100

Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28
Samsung SL102 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100 front
Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Samsung SL102 vs Sony S2100 Key Specs

Samsung SL102
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-105mm (F) lens
  • 116g - 90 x 59 x 22mm
  • Launched January 2009
  • Also referred to as ES55
Sony S2100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 33-105mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 167g - 98 x 61 x 27mm
  • Released January 2010
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Samsung SL102 vs Sony S2100 Overview

Its time to look a little more closely at the Samsung SL102 versus Sony S2100, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the SL102 (10MP) and the S2100 (12MP) is very well matched and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SL102 was introduced 12 months earlier than the S2100 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a thorough comparison, here is a brief overview of how the SL102 scores versus the S2100 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung SL102 over the Sony S2100

 SL102 S2100 

Reasons to pick Sony S2100 over the Samsung SL102

 S2100 SL102 
ReleasedJanuary 2010January 2009Newer by 12 months
Display size3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")

Common features in the Samsung SL102 and Sony S2100

 SL102 S2100 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Samsung SL102 vs Sony S2100 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to travel with your camera, you will have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Samsung SL102 comes with physical measurements of 90mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs) and the Sony S2100 has dimensions of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Check out the Samsung SL102 versus Sony S2100 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are using during that time. The following is a front view size comparison of the SL102 versus the S2100.

Samsung SL102 vs Sony S2100 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SL102 and S2100 is 96 and 93 respectively.

Samsung SL102 vs Sony S2100 top view buttons comparison

Samsung SL102 vs Sony S2100 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's tough to see the difference between sensor dimensions simply by looking at a spec sheet. The pic below will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the SL102 and S2100.

As you can see, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Sony S2100 to give more detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop images way more aggressively. The more aged SL102 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Samsung SL102 vs Sony S2100 sensor size comparison

Samsung SL102 vs Sony S2100 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung SL102 vs Sony S2100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung SL102
Portrait photography with Sony S2100
25
has face detect focusing
manual focus not available
no manual mode
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
21
no manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung SL102 as a Street photography camera
Sony S2100 as a Street photography camera
55
lighter than competition (116 grams)
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
46
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Samsung SL102 Sports photography information
Sony S2100 Sports photography information
16
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
17
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,200s)
max frames per second very slow (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung SL102 Travel photography info
Sony S2100 Travel photography info
62
lighter than competition (116 grams)
built-in flash
great max aperture (f)
lack of Timelapse mode
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (35mm)
50
built-in flash
no Timelapse function
low MP (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (33mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung SL102 Landscape photography features
Sony S2100 Landscape photography features
27
great max aperture (f)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
screen is small (2.5 inch)
no manual mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
lack of Timelapse mode
27
good sized screen (3 inches)
no manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (33mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung SL102 Vlogging features
Sony S2100 Vlogging features
30
great max aperture (f)
has face detect focusing
lighter than competition (116 grams)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of microphone support
22
wide angle not good (33mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
no microphone port
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Samsung SL102 vs Sony S2100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung SL102 and Sony S2100
 Samsung SL102Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100
General Information
Brand Samsung Sony
Model Samsung SL102 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100
Also Known as ES55 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2009-01-08 2010-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Bionz
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-105mm (3.0x) 33-105mm (3.2x)
Maximal aperture - f/3.1-5.6
Macro focus distance 10cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.5 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 1 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1500 secs 1/1200 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 3.30 m
Flash modes Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red Eye Fix Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 116 gr (0.26 pounds) 167 gr (0.37 pounds)
Physical dimensions 90 x 59 x 22mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") 98 x 61 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model - 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (10sec, 2sec, Double, Motion Timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, optional SD, Internal
Storage slots One One
Price at release $130 $0